Signalis

 Xbox One
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. TheXboxHub
    Dec 15, 2022
    90
    Signalis punches above its weight in almost every aspect. Don’t miss out on this riveting, polished journey into a brutalist, nightmarish world.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Nov 11, 2022
    90
    In an era that survival horror gaming seems to make a strong comeback in the AAA sphere, “Signalis” offers an unexpected, near perfectly crafted, old school experience that fans of the genre should not miss.
  3. Meristation
    Oct 25, 2022
    85
    Signalis is a love letter for the classic survival horror genre and that kind of fear and sci-fi mix that never fails. One of the surprises of this year.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Jan 3, 2023
    84
    If you’re in the mood for classic Resident Evil-style thrills, Signalis is the best example of its kind in modern videogames. Don’t expect Signalis to evolve survival horror formulae or give you a horror experience that’s resoundingly new, but provided that you crave a faithful and sumptuous classic horror game experience, Signalis will be a nice and welcoming surprise that you will be sure to savour.
  6. GameSkinny
    Nov 9, 2022
    80
    Developer rose-engine’s debut is a near masterwork in a much-missed mode of horror gaming.
  7. Generación Xbox
    Nov 6, 2022
    80
    A real indie gem inspired by the best survival horror classics.
  8. GameSpot
    Oct 25, 2022
    80
    Signalis is great in spite of its lack of true scares and deserves to be played by anyone who enjoys games like it. I've enjoyed many horror movies and books that don't scare me because I like the subject matter, the settings, the characters, or some other elements of them, and the same can be true for games. Signalis isn't a scary horror game, but it is a memorable one that borrows from the past while helping secure a future for games like this--and the small but talented team, with any luck. For me, atmospheric, tense, and creepy are adequate stand-ins for true horror, and Signalis has plenty to offer along those lines.
  9. SomosXbox
    Dec 13, 2022
    78
    Signalis is a game that has managed to adapt the most classic mechanics to modern times, adding an aerial view that helps create this environment. The shortage of ammunition and cures, the enemies yelling at you when you cross any door, the disturbing scenarios or the story told in the purest Evangelion style, are points that only add positively to this title. While not all that glitters is gold, combat is easy if you have enough ammunition and inventory space is rather a nuisance. Having said all this, I can only recommend Signalis to all those lovers of classic Survival Horror, those who enjoy convoluted stories that make you think and for those who want to have a heart-wrenching time without having a heart attack along the way.
  10. XboxEra
    Oct 25, 2022
    70
    Signalis is a rather fascinating adventure with gorgeous retro visuals and excellent audio colluding with an exciting story and lore and great story to offer a world absolutely worth exploring. It’s therefore also a huge shame that it’s let down by repetitive and annoying puzzles that have the player run back and forth in identical corridors, a painfully limited inventory and an unimpressive combat model. Fans of old school horror games and space sci-fi should still find Signalis an interesting experience, and those subscribed to Game Pass can try it day one on the service.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Xbox One Game of 2022
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2022

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 68
  3. Negative: 10 out of 68
  1. Broyax
    Nov 6, 2022
    0
    Un étron indé qui fait dans la survie et l’horreur dans un vaisseau spatial en panne, autant dire une sorte de Resident Debil de l’espace,Un étron indé qui fait dans la survie et l’horreur dans un vaisseau spatial en panne, autant dire une sorte de Resident Debil de l’espace, voire un Dead Space à deux balles… en fait. Car c’est effectivement d’une laideur sans précédent ou presque ! du pixel lard, du pixel larve dans toute son horreur, même si on a vu pire -sans doute- ici et là auparavant…

    C’est donc -déjà graphiquement parlant- une pure vision d’horreur en soi, un dégoût à chaque image, cette espèce de jeu de rétrons qui a une sale gueule de déterré zombifié des années 90. Et encore.

    Très limité et très psychorigide, ce jeu de merde ne sauvegarde jamais et on ne va pas assez loin pour savoir comment on sauvegarde dans cette chiasse parce que franchement, on s’en tamponne. En fait. On a en effet déjà désinstallé ce sous-produit (qui pollue le Game Pass soit dit en passant et en fait surtout un… Daube Pass… en fait !).    … Full Review »
  2. MarkyBee
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    I just completed Signalis, and it's complete story arc makes it my GOTY.
    Its a Masterpiece. Definitely the best indie I've played this year    I just completed Signalis, and it's complete story arc makes it my GOTY.
    Its a Masterpiece. Definitely the best indie I've played this year and possibly the best ever of its genre, surpassing even the survival horror games of old that inspired it.
    10/10    … Full Review »
  3. LnZ
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Old school survival horror masterpiece with great art design and nice puzzles.
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